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Gold(III) chloride trihydrate

Gold(III) chloride trihydrate

≥99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Hydrogen tetrachloroaurate(III), Tetrachloroauric(III) acid

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Linear Formula:
HAuCl4 · 3H2O
CAS Number:
16961-25-4
Molecular Weight:
393.83
EC Number:
240-948-4
MDL number:
MFCD00149904
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
24874179
NACRES:
NA.23
Assay:
≥99.9% trace metals basis
form:
crystals and lumps
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Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.9% trace metals basis

form

crystals and lumps

composition

Au, 48.5-50.25%

packaging

glass bottle of 1 g
glass bottle of 25 g
glass bottle of 5 g

impurities

≤1000.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

SMILES string

Cl[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].[H]O[H].Cl[Au](Cl)Cl

InChI

1S/Au.4ClH.3H2O/h;4*1H;3*1H2/q+3;;;;;;;/p-3

InChI key

XYYVDQWGDNRQDA-UHFFFAOYSA-K

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General description

Gold(III) chloride trihydrate also known as chloroauric acid or auric chloride comes with orange colored crystals or crystal with chunks having a purity of >=99.9% based on trace metals analysis. Gold(III) chloride is a strong oxidizing agent and it finds applications in catalysis, nanotechnology, electroplating, medicine, surface chemistry, glass coloring etc.

Application

Gold(III) chloride trihydrate is a chemical catalyst, often employed in the synthesis of organic compounds. It is used as a catalyst in oxidation reactions, such as the synthesis of vinyl ethers and esters.[1] Gold(III) chloride trihydrate can be used as a precursor for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles, which find applications in fields such as medicine (for targeted drug delivery and imaging), electronics (for conductive inks and sensors), and optics (for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy). [2,3] Gold(III) chloride trihydrate is also used in surface chemistry studies, particularly in the modification of surfaces for specific applications, such as in biosensors and fuel cells.

Features and Benefits

  1. Tested with ICP-Mass for confirming the requirements of purity and trace metal analysis ( =< 1000.0 ppm).
  2. Low insoluble matter (=< 0.1 %) of the product and high purity is very reliable for R&D applications
  3. Gold % is in the range of 48.50 - 50.25 %

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H290,H302,H314,H373,H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Dam. 1 - Met. Corr. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT RE 2 Oral

Target Organs

Kidney

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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0000416433

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One-pot preparation of creatinine-functionalized gold nanoparticles for colorimetric detection of silver ions
He Y, et al.
Plasmonics (Norwell, Mass.), 11(2), 587-591 (2016)
A Microarray-based Multiplexed Scanometric Immunoassay for Protein Cancer Markers Using Gold Nanoparticle Probes.
Kim D, et al.
Analytical Chemistry, 81(21), 9183?9187-9183?9187 (2009)
Bo Wang et al.
Biomacromolecules, 7(4), 1203-1209 (2006-04-11)
Synthesis of gold nanoparticles on surfaces has been accomplished by the incubation of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) films in tetrachloroauric(III) acid and chitosan solution at room temperature and 4 degrees C. One important point in the present study is that the synthesis
Chih-Yuan Chen et al.
Analytical chemistry, 86(24), 11942-11945 (2014-11-25)
Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) represents a sensitive and versatile method for detection of biomolecules in a label-free fashion, but identification of bound analytes can be challenging with LSPR alone, especially for samples in a complex medium. We report the
Rama Ranjan Bhattacharjee et al.
The journal of physical chemistry. B, 110(13), 6768-6775 (2006-03-31)
Thermoresponsive gold nanoparticles (GNPs) have been prepared by the borohydride reduction of gold salt in the presence of water-soluble polymer, poly(vinyl methyl ether) (PVME). The PVME-coated GNPs (PVME-GNPs) have been assembled into large aggregates in the presence of polyelectrolytes, viz.
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    1. Products may be shipped at a different temperature than the recommended long-term storage temperature. If the product quality is sensitive to short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped on wet or dry-ice. If the product quality is NOT affected by short-term exposure to conditions other than the recommended long-term storage, it will be shipped at ambient temperature. As shipping routes are configured for minimum transit times, shipping at ambient temperature helps control shipping costs for our customers. For more information, please refer to the Storage and Transport Conditions document: https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/deepweb/assets/sigmaaldrich/marketing/global/documents/316/622/storage-transport-conditions-mk.pdf

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  3. Once re-constituted in water, how should the solution be stored?

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    1. The solution stability of this product has not been determined. However, various sources state that the product can be stored at -80°C for 6 months and -20°C for 1 month.

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  4. I purchased this product and it seems to dissolve when weighing. Probably from the moisture in air. What is the recommended handling procedure for the salt?

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    1. The product is very hygroscopic as well as light-sensitive. The product must be stored in a dry environment in a tightly closed container. Do not expose the product to air for extended periods of time, including during the weighing process.

      If you experience any continued handling problems please contact Technical Service for troubleshooting: navigate to the link https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/techservice, click on "Report Product Issues" under the Products Section with all the required information so that a member of the team can reach out to assist further.

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    1. Transportation information can be found in Section 14 of the product's (M)SDS.To access the shipping information for this material, use the link on the product detail page for the product.

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  6. How should Gold (III) chloride trihydrate, Product 520918, be stored?

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    1. We would recommend storing this at room temperature in accordance with our MSDS.  This product is light and moisture sensitive so in order to prolong the life of the product it should be stored under inert gas and the bottle should be wrapped in aluminum foil or stored in a dark place.

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  7. What is the melting point of Gold (III) chloride trihydrate, Product 520918?

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    1. This product has a melting point of 50 deg C, please note that it will decompose at this temperature.

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  8. What is Gold (III) chloride trihydrate, Product 520918, soluble in?

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    1. Gold (III) chloride trihydrate is very soluble in water and polar organic solvents.

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